Assistant Superintendent - Commercial Construction - Merit General Contractors

Merit GC, LLC is currently seeking an Assistant Superintendent.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Project Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent is directly responsible for coordinating and supervising the assigned on-site construction activities in accordance with project documents, safety, and schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS

Schedule

• Assists with the scheduling and coordination of subcontractors and materials.
• As directed, assist the Project Superintendent in maintaining & updating schedule documents, scheduling inspections, subcontractors, etc.
• Schedule specifically assigned trades/subs (with oversight from Project Superintendent).

Quality

• Supervise specifically assigned construction activities to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design and project commitments while maintaining professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct at all times.
• Perform frequent and ongoing review of all plans, contract scopes, submittals, RFIs, etc.
• Take sole ownership and responsibility for your specific assigned duties and ensure quality control. Solely responsible for the quality of your work.

Safety

• Enforce safety, clean-up, and risk management.
• Assures OSHA, and all other related safety code compliance.
• Reports any accidents to the main office immediately and prepares an accident report.
• Inspects site for safety hazards and notify subcontractors or appropriate authority of violations.

Management

• Assist in sequencing of field operations, staging of materials and resources.
• Help manage the field office, maintain hard files, electronic files, and documentation.
• Manage emails and Outlook folders, hard copy files, etc.
• Work with municipalities and utility providers for service installation and inspections.
• Communicates with the Project Superintendent daily to discuss the project status and any problems that arise.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• Graduation from high school, with diploma.
• Education in construction or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing the construction of construction projects with stable employment history and proven track record.
• Knowledge of site work, utility infrastructure, structural building, mechanical and interior finishes required.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Procore.
• Effective oral communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of construction principles and techniques.
• Ability to problem solve, forward think, and plan ahead.

Driver’s License Required: Yes

Other Requirements:

• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints.
• First Aid training.